THE COMPANY: Our client is a specialist boutique UK hedge fund, seeking a part time Compliance Manager (to work 3 days a week). The ideal candidate will have SEC exposure.
THE RESPONSIBILITIES:- Oversee and manage the firm's compliance framework, ensuring adherence to FCA regulations, SEC regulations, and other relevant financial regulations
- Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies and procedures in line with industry best practices for both jurisdictions
- Keep up to date with regulatory developments in both the UK and US, assessing their impact on the firm and implementing necessary changes
- Conduct regular compliance monitoring and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential risks
- Provide support across a variety of compliance initiatives, including Code of Ethics, cybersecurity, electronic communication surveillance, vendor due diligence, and updating and testing compliance procedures
- Operate the core Compliance program daily, including Personal Account Dealing ('PAD'), Outside Business Interests ('OBI'}, Conflicts of Interest ('COi'), Gifts and Entertainment('G&E')
- Monitor the operations team's daily compliance processes, particularly short and long disclosures
- Maintain compliance records and registers and prepare reports for senior management.
- Manage periodic and ad hoc US regulatory reporting/filings with the SEC, CFTC/NFA, and other international regulatory bodies, in conjunction with other business areas
- Assist with legal document reviews and contract negotiations
- Provide compliance training and guidance to staff, ensuring awareness and understanding of regulatory obligations
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:- Strong knowledge of FCA and SEC regulations, with experience managing compliance for firms operating in both jurisdictions
- Experience with Steeleye would be beneficial
- Trustworthy, loyal, humble and honest. A self-motivated, go-getter
- Strong self-motivated work ethic willing to take ownership of work product
- Strong attention to detail with demonstrated ability to deliver on a timely basis and be highly responsive
- Effective communicator with track record of problem solving with limited direction
- Emotional maturity and professionalism
- Strong academic record
For further information please contact Spencer Evans